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LM06 VGR

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

535,866 mi
Last recorded535,866 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 VGR
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 535,866 miles

horn worked on second time testing it

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover twisted and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill covered in under seal

Offside Rear Inner sill covered in under seal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 535,816 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes on n/s/f brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking from engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 529,797 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 486,891 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 486,868 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 461,589 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 461,585 miles

Central Front Upper Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 460,848 miles

Central Front Upper Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill Corroded and Holes at one and two body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill Corroded and Holes at one and two body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 434,744 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 434,726 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2016 404,736 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 375,623 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 375,140 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 347,109 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 347,055 miles

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 314,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 299,938 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 286,218 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 242,843 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 188,331 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 187,319 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 134,271 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 132,237 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 32 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
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LM06 VGR is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 240,631 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM06 VGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM06 VGR is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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